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People toasting with a beer.

Meet Drizly, an alcohol app

Ambar Ramirez, Reporter Sep 19, 2019

Whether you're at a party and the alcohol has run out, or you’re running late and forgot to grab a present for your friend that is turning 21, Drizly will become your best friend. Drizly is the first...

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Courtesy of Student Government

Student Government throws a hail mary for alcohol

Alan Vargas Oct 21, 2018

In a last-ditch effort to change the new alcohol guidelines, Student Government approved a Joint Resolution recommending that alcohol be allowed at student events, including tailgating. The resolution...

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Tailgates were suspended on campus in February.

New alcohol policy revisions ban booze from student events

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 24, 2018

*UPDATE 7:05 p.m.: Campus Life has just confirmed that Ozzie Oktoberfest has been cancelled. The Alcohol Procedures and Requirements were changed on Aug. 23 after months of deliberations between the...

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The new Alcohol policy change was announced over a Osprey Update.

Alcohol policies change on campus

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief Aug 24, 2018

In a Special Osprey Update on Aug. 24, the University made a statement announcing several changes to the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy. While the statement did not include a list of what the exact changes...

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UNF Student Affairs plan to improve tailgating following suspension

UNF Student Affairs plan to improve tailgating following suspension

Joslyn Simmons, Sports Editor Feb 7, 2018

Days after the suspension of tailgating, the Department of Student Affairs are working on a plan to revamp the system, according to Vice President of Student Affairs Everett Malcolm,. “We are not...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers.

Possible self-imposed alcohol suspension for Greek life, Delaney responds

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Dec 5, 2017

President Delaney and other UNF representatives met Tuesday with fraternity/sorority council members to discuss the state of Greek life at UNF and their proposed “suspension of all social events.” It’s...

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UNFPD hosted the "wet lab" to show officers what to look for when pulling over drunk drivers. Photo courtesy WikiCommons

How a UNF student got drunk with police

Jordan Fuqua Dec 19, 2016

Getting paid to drink free alcohol on campus? Sounds like a dream right? It kind of was. On Thursday, Dec. 15, a police organization hosted a class on campus to teach police officers the effects alcohol...

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Police Beat: bloodshot eyes, public urination and cooperative smokers

Saphara Harrell Oct 22, 2014
UNFPD officers referred multiple students to Student Conduct for alcohol and drug possession, while another student was arrested for urinating on a food truck at Ozzie's Oktoberfest.
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Sigma Chi on disciplinary probation until September 2015

Saphara Harrell Jul 25, 2014
The Sigma Chi chapter of UNF will be on probation until September 2015. The fraternity must undergo membership review, an alcohol awareness program, and risk management education as well as compose an educational manual for future officers.
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Police Beat Jan. 6

Joseph Cook Jan 8, 2014
A disturbance report reveals underage drinking, and a construction worker is injured after a fall.
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Police Beat Nov. 1

Joseph Cook Nov 1, 2013
More weed and theft.
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Alcohol nutrition

Noor Ashouri Sep 11, 2013
A temporary law allows, but doesn't require, alcohol companies to provide nutritional labels on their products.
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